SCIENTIFIC OPINION on Hexyl Salicylate (CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) - SCCS/1658/23 - Preliminary version

International audienceSCIENTIFIC OPINION on Hexyl Salicylate (CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6) - SCCS/1658/23 - Preliminary versionU. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraads, M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C. L. Galli, E. Panteri, V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle, M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. Wijnhoven, E. Benfentati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro, W. Uter, N. von GoetzThe SCCS adopted this document during its plenary meeting on 26 October 2023 (55 pages)Mise en ligne : 9th November 2023https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/hexyl-salicylate-casec-no-6259-76-3228-408-6_enhttps://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2023-11/sccs_o_281.pdfDetailsPublication date : 9 November 2023Author : Directorate-General for Health and Food SafetyDescriptionSCCS members: U. Bernauer, L. Bodin, Q. Chaudhry, P.J. Coenraads (Chairperson), M. Dusinska, J. Ezendam, E. Gaffet, C. L. Galli, E. Panteri, V. Rogiers, Ch. Rousselle (Rapporteur), M. Stepnik, T. Vanhaecke, S. WijnhovenSCCS external experts: E. Benfentati, N. Cabaton, E. Corsini, A. Koutsodimou, H. Louro, W. Uter, N. von GoetzContact: SANTE-SCCS@ec.europa.euOn request from: European CommissionSCCS Number: SCCS/1658/23Adopted on: 26 October 2023Conclusion of the opinion:(1) In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the CMR Cat.2 classification (to be introduced in Annex VI to Reg. 1272/2008), does the SCCS consider Hexyl Salicylate safe when used up to the maximum concentrations provided in the dossier?Based on the assessment of data provided and taking into consideration the concerns related to potential endocrine disrupting properties, the SCCS considers Hexyl Salicylate safe when used up to the maximum concentrations as provided in Table 1 of this Opinion.(2) Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of Hexyl Salicylate in cosmetic products?The SCCS mandates do not address environmental aspects. Therefore, this assessment did not cover the safety of Hexyl Salicylate for the environment.Keywords:SCCS, scientific advice, Hexyl Salicylate, CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6, Regulation 1223/2009Opinion to be cited as:SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Scientific Opinion on Hexyl Salicylate (CAS/EC No. 6259-76-3/228-408-6), preliminary version of 26 October 2023, SCCS/1658/2